Psalm 13:5-6 (NIV)
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.
Those times in life when we are bombarded with troubles and feel lost and alone, those are the times to turn to the Book of Psalms. There doesn't seem to be anything David hasn't experienced; no fire he hasn't walked through. And like David, we too have seasons of trial, days of desperation and sadness. We can find it all in Psalms. We can also find words of peace and love and forgiveness in these pages.
David's woes were often brought about by his own behavior. We can relate to this as well. Many times we look back with regret and wish we could do some things over again. We learn from these errors, just like the king did, but we still must suffer consequences. We are forgiven when we repent but that doesn't take away the penalty. Just as a lawbreaker must pay a fine or perhaps serve some time in jail even after confessing.
I find faith and fortitude as I read and take in all the rich wisdom and experience written and recorded for us in this book. Even more than this I find truth. In a world filled with lies and deception, integrity is a treasure to guard and to thirst after. "And the words
of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified
seven times. (Psalm 12:6)
During times when few speak from the heart, it is refreshing and necessary to hear words of truth. Even if those words convict us and bring us to our knees. It is good to think of these things and to vow to practice them. Today, the Fourth of July, is a perfect day to reflect on the LORD, as our forefathers did when they formed this country which we celebrate.
Psalm 11, 12 and 13
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